Question 1

The palpation of pulses, observation of respiration and mucous membrane color, and the auscultation of lungs and heart are considered methods of monitoring anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

A) Texture 
B) Sensory 
C) Physical 
D) Old school

Question 2

Venous return during IPPV is during inspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) Increased 
B) Remains the same 
C) Decreased 
D) None of the above

Question 3

Which factor(s) may directly affect the accuracy of the readings of a pulse oximeter?

Accepted Answer

A) Motion 
B) Skin pigmentation 
C) Vasoconstriction 
D) All of the above

Question 4

What is indicated by patient vocalization, hyperventilation, excitement and head thrashing?

Accepted Answer

A) Signs of sedation 
B) Signs of recovery through stage I 
C) Signs of recovery through stage II 
D) Signs of fear

Question 5

A patient with heartworm disease is presented to Technician Sally's clinic for a surgical procedure. This patient is not showing any outward signs of this disease. Into which ASA Class should Sally categorize this patient prior to surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Class 2 
B) Class 3 
C) Class 4 
D) Class 5

Question 6

Which of the following is not a part of the anesthetic protocol when planning an anesthetic procedure for a patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Preanesthetic exam 
B) Dosages of medication 
C) Routes 
D) Order of administration

Question 7

On an arterial blood gas, a respiratory acidosis is determined by a Paco2 of .

Accepted Answer

A) 35 mm Hg or less 
B) 35 mm Hg or more 
C) 45 mm Hg or less 
D) 45 mm Hg or more

Question 8

The types of endotracheal tubes used in small animal anesthesia include Cole, Magill, and Murphy. Which type is the most commonly used, considered the safest, is cuffed, and includes an eye at the distal end of the tube opposite of the bevel?

Accepted Answer

A) Murphy 
B) Magill 
C) Cole 
D) All of the above

Question 9

What is the definition of Tidal Volume (VT)?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of Tide one should use to wash a load of towels 
B) The amount of gas exchanged in one respiratory cycle 
C) The amount of gas in a rebreathing bag 
D) The amount of blood in the heart between beats

Question 10

Technician Sally has a 4 kg patient that she needs to anesthetize. What are some of the reasons to use a non-rebreathing (NRB) system instead of standard breathing system, such as an F circuit?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased breathing resistance 
B) Less dead space 
C) Lower fresh gas rates 
D) Less waste of anesthetic inhalant 
E) A and B

Question 11

During extubation of ruminants, the tube cuff should remain inflated or only partially deflated for what reason?

Accepted Answer

A) Ruminants are more prone to chewing while awakening from anesthesia. 
B) Ruminants are more prone to aspiration. 
C) Ruminants wake up more slowly from anesthesia. 
D) Ruminants wake up more quickly from anesthesia.

Question 12

There are several benefits to using local anesthesia in combination with routine general anesthetic procedures. These benefits include:

Accepted Answer

A) Decreasing the minimum alveolar concentration of inhalant 
B) Minimizing the amount of injectable analgesic required 
C) Decreasing the intensity of post-operative pain 
D) All of the above

Question 13

What is an inexpensive piece of monitoring equipment that can auscultate the heart and lungs from within the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Alien probe 
B) Esophageal stethoscope 
C) Temperature probe 
D) Electrocardiopulmonagram

Question 14

Technician Sally is experiencing anesthesia ventilator malfunction with collapsed bellows. Which of the following would NOT be a cause for collapsed bellows or a leak in the system?

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of a seal due to an improperly inflated ET tube cuff 
B) Loss of electricity to the anesthesia ventilator 
C) A closed pop-off valve on the anesthesia machine 
D) Someone turned off the oxygen in the supply room

Question 15

During the anesthetic process, maintaining an adequate tidal volume in a patient ensures proper tissue profusion and ventilation. In general, what is a normal tidal volume for an anesthetic depressed patient?

Accepted Answer

A) 6-14 mL/kg 
B) 30-45 mL/kg 
C) 15-20 mL/kg 
D) 8-12 mL/kg

Question 16

What is the indicator for the appropriate time to remove an endotracheal tube from a small animal patient?

Accepted Answer

A) When pedal reflex returns 
B) When the patient is fully awake and struggling 
C) Immediately after disconnection of inhalant agents 
D) When the swallowing reflex returns

Question 17

Which anesthetic agent is an exception to the rule that cloudy liquids should not be administered intravenously?

Accepted Answer

A) Thiopental sodium 
B) Acepromazine 
C) Diazepam 
D) Propofol

Question 18

Which of the following is not part of the preanesthetic assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical examination 
B) Preanesthetic agents 
C) Patient history 
D) Diagnostic tests

Question 19

What is the benefit of fasting a surgical patient prior to anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced vomiting 
B) Decreased bloating 
C) Decreased impairment of venous return 
D) All of the above

Question 20

When considering inhalant anesthetics, what is the most common route of elimination from a patient's body?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Lungs 
C) Kidneys 
D) Liver & Kidneys

Exam 1: Anesthesia

The palpation of pulses, observation of respiration and mucous membrane color, and the auscultation of lungs and heart are considered methods of monitoring anesthesia.

Venous return during IPPV is during inspiration.

Which factor(s) may directly affect the accuracy of the readings of a pulse oximeter?

What is indicated by patient vocalization, hyperventilation, excitement and head thrashing?

A patient with heartworm disease is presented to Technician Sally's clinic for a surgical procedure. This patient is not showing any outward signs of this disease. Into which ASA Class should Sally categorize this patient prior to surgery?

Which of the following is not a part of the anesthetic protocol when planning an anesthetic procedure for a patient?

On an arterial blood gas, a respiratory acidosis is determined by a Paco₂ of .

The types of endotracheal tubes used in small animal anesthesia include Cole, Magill, and Murphy. Which type is the most commonly used, considered the safest, is cuffed, and includes an eye at the distal end of the tube opposite of the bevel?

What is the definition of Tidal Volume (V_T) ?

Technician Sally has a 4 kg patient that she needs to anesthetize. What are some of the reasons to use a non-rebreathing (NRB) system instead of standard breathing system, such as an F circuit?

During extubation of ruminants, the tube cuff should remain inflated or only partially deflated for what reason?

There are several benefits to using local anesthesia in combination with routine general anesthetic procedures. These benefits include:

What is an inexpensive piece of monitoring equipment that can auscultate the heart and lungs from within the patient?

Technician Sally is experiencing anesthesia ventilator malfunction with collapsed bellows. Which of the following would NOT be a cause for collapsed bellows or a leak in the system?

During the anesthetic process, maintaining an adequate tidal volume in a patient ensures proper tissue profusion and ventilation. In general, what is a normal tidal volume for an anesthetic depressed patient?

What is the indicator for the appropriate time to remove an endotracheal tube from a small animal patient?

Which anesthetic agent is an exception to the rule that cloudy liquids should not be administered intravenously?

Which of the following is not part of the preanesthetic assessment?

What is the benefit of fasting a surgical patient prior to anesthesia?

When considering inhalant anesthetics, what is the most common route of elimination from a patient's body?

Exam 1: Anesthesia

The palpation of pulses, observation of respiration and mucous membrane color, and the auscultation of lungs and heart are considered methods of monitoring anesthesia.

Venous return during IPPV is during inspiration.

Which factor(s) may directly affect the accuracy of the readings of a pulse oximeter?

What is indicated by patient vocalization, hyperventilation, excitement and head thrashing?

A patient with heartworm disease is presented to Technician Sally's clinic for a surgical procedure. This patient is not showing any outward signs of this disease. Into which ASA Class should Sally categorize this patient prior to surgery?

Which of the following is not a part of the anesthetic protocol when planning an anesthetic procedure for a patient?

On an arterial blood gas, a respiratory acidosis is determined by a Paco2 of .

The types of endotracheal tubes used in small animal anesthesia include Cole, Magill, and Murphy. Which type is the most commonly used, considered the safest, is cuffed, and includes an eye at the distal end of the tube opposite of the bevel?

What is the definition of Tidal Volume (VT) ?

Technician Sally has a 4 kg patient that she needs to anesthetize. What are some of the reasons to use a non-rebreathing (NRB) system instead of standard breathing system, such as an F circuit?

During extubation of ruminants, the tube cuff should remain inflated or only partially deflated for what reason?

There are several benefits to using local anesthesia in combination with routine general anesthetic procedures. These benefits include:

What is an inexpensive piece of monitoring equipment that can auscultate the heart and lungs from within the patient?

Technician Sally is experiencing anesthesia ventilator malfunction with collapsed bellows. Which of the following would NOT be a cause for collapsed bellows or a leak in the system?

During the anesthetic process, maintaining an adequate tidal volume in a patient ensures proper tissue profusion and ventilation. In general, what is a normal tidal volume for an anesthetic depressed patient?

What is the indicator for the appropriate time to remove an endotracheal tube from a small animal patient?

Which anesthetic agent is an exception to the rule that cloudy liquids should not be administered intravenously?

Which of the following is not part of the preanesthetic assessment?

What is the benefit of fasting a surgical patient prior to anesthesia?

When considering inhalant anesthetics, what is the most common route of elimination from a patient's body?

On an arterial blood gas, a respiratory acidosis is determined by a Paco₂ of .

What is the definition of Tidal Volume (V_T) ?